Last night I took my pre ban Oly CAR-15 Commando to the range. I bought it about two years ago and this is my first test drive. Call me crazy, but the range had a Colt 1911 SS Commander from the Colt Custom Shop for sale at $800.00 that I was willing to make an even trade for. My Oly is in about 95% condition (collapsable stock, long flash hider) which I paid $1100.00 for. In addition, I have added an ACOG Reflex II (an additional $350.00) to boot.

The dealer took a look at my rifle with his ever so critical eye and told me that he'd make the trade, but I'd have to kick in an extra 100 bucks! All of a sudden I came to my senses and told him NO THANKS!

What's the deal with gun stores giving you 20 cents on the dollar for a trade?

The guy probably figured if you are nuts enough to straight up trade the rifle w/ the reflex sight, you probably don't know the value of the rifle. So why not ask for another $100 from you? Thank goodness you came to your senses. Where you seriously considering the trade?